How to Make A Rice Sock

Labor is generally a time when most moms find heat as a natural comfort source. Between the intensity and duration of the contractions, heat usually soothes those muscles that are tense. One of the best ways to obtain heat is from making a rice sock. Rice socks are easy to make and keep heat 20 to 30 minutes. They can be used anywhere a laboring mom feels she needs it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a long tube sock
• 3-5 cups of regular cooking rice
• a cooking funnel
• a cup

1. Place the funnel in the top of the sock. Pull the top of the sock over the stem of the funnel and wrap your hand around it creating a seal.

2. Take the cup and dip it in the rice. Pour it carefully into the funnel and gently move the stem of the funnel so the rice will drain. Repeat this step until the sock is 3/4 of the way full.

3. Once the sock is full, remove the funnel. Tie the top of the sock in a knot. You have now made a rice sock.

4. You can either put it in the microwave and heat it for two to three minutes or you can freeze it.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not overheat the rice sock.
• Do not use minute rice - it will cook and burn.

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[bizzyliz]

on 1/1/2010 This is an easy way to make a rice bag. No sewing! 5*

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on 1/1/2010 Very great healthy information on making a rice sock, they are so expensive at the store.

[showpup]

on 1/1/2010 Thanks for the directions on making this nifty tool. My back has been just killing me lately and I've been wishing I had one of those tubular pillows for support. A rice pillow will do double duty for me! One rice pillow coming up. Thanks!

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on 8/24/2009 Great article. 5*

[mattsaboy]

on 8/22/2009 5 stars and a recommendation. Thanks